First successful import of parasitoids of the mango scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead) to South Africa.
Labuschagne T. I., Beer M. S. de
Author Affiliation: Instituut vir Tropiese en Subtropiese Gewasse, Privaatsak X11208, Nelspruit 1200, South Africa.
Yearbook - South African Mango Growers' Association 15 : 106-108
Abstract : Mango leaves infested with Aulacaspis tubercularis were imported into South Africa from India, Singapore and Malaysia. Parasitoids emerged from this material, but were not successfully bred past one generation in quarantine. Parasitoids of the genus Aphytis imported from Thailand were successfully bred. Releases in the Nelspruit and Malelane areas have been made.